{"product_id":"environmental-design-guidelines-for-low-crested-coastal-structures-9780080449517","title":"Environmental Design Guidelines for Low Crested Coastal Structures","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stephen J. Hawkins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Elsevier Science\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Elsevier Science\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Hydraulics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe effect of manmade activities is primarily local but can extend far away from the location of intervention. This underlines the importance of establishing coastal zone management plans covering large stretches of coastlines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, interest in Low Crested Structures (coastal defense structures with a low-crest) has been growing together with awareness of the sensitivity to environmental impacts produced by coastal defenses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relation between wave climate, beach erosion, beach defence means, habitat changes and beach value, which clearly exists based on EC research results, suggests the necessity of an integrated approach when designing coastal protection schemes. In accordance with this need, the present design guidelines cover structure stability and construction problems, hydro and morphodynamic effects, environmental effects (colonisation of the structure and water quality), societal and economic impacts (recreational benefits, swimming safety, beach quality).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Design Guidelines for Low Crested Coastal Structures\u003c\/i\u003e is specifically dedicated to Low Crested Structures, and provides methodological tools both for the engineering design of structures and for the prediction of performance and environmental impacts of such structures. A briefing of current best practice for local and national planning authorities, statutory agencies and other stakeholders in the coastal zone is also covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in a generic way, this book is appropriate throughout the European Union, taking into account current European Commission policy and directives for the promotion of sustainable development and integrated coastal zone management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45310448500887,"sku":"9780080449517","price":14633.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780080449517.webp?v=1769287924","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/environmental-design-guidelines-for-low-crested-coastal-structures-9780080449517","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}